With all due respect towards Xavi’s courageous work at Barcelona in these difficult times, I can’t see them getting a win in Sevilla tonight.

I did have a bet against Lopetegui’s team at the weekend as they welcomed Atletico Madrid and despite the 2-1 final result I stand by the justice of that call. Visitors were unfortunate on many occasions when the scoreline was 1-1 and then conceded a late decisive goal.

Sevilla have shown the ability to weather a storm and conquer any squad issues, as it seems. Without any proper fullbacks available, Acuna and Navas out, with the former only returning to full fitness, Lopetegui has been using Montiel and Rekik/Augistinsson at wings of defense in recent games and has still managed to get 6 points from 2 last games.

The situation isn’t any better for hosts tonight as Acuna is once again tipped to miss through injury and now he is joined by compatriot Ocampos; while other Argentineans Montiel and Lamela also miss out. Basically, Sevilla is without a right fullback for the game vs. Barcelona, but evidently the manager knows his way around these issues.

Barcelona played with a super experimental attacking line at the weekend against poor Elche and still found a way to victory. The Catalan club is going into the match with an insanely impressive injury list, which features their best offensive player Depay (8 goals + 2 assists), regular fullbacks Sergi Roberto and Dest and first XI centre-mid Pedri with prodigy winger Fati (3 goals).

Chances are high we’re going to see Barca start with Ez Abde (20 y.o.), Jutgla (22 y.o. and 72 minutes in LaLiga played to date in his career), Gavi (17 y.o.) and out of form Dembele at the top of 3 man attack.

Although the system does not allow to register a double chance call on Sevilla, I still post the pick and suggest you look for a 0 handicap option (average odds 1.85) on offer with all asian bookmakers.